BALTIMORE, Md. - The Lafayette swimming and diving teams officially opened the 2012-13 season on Saturday in a four-way meet against Seton Hall and Drexel that was hosted by future Patriot League member Loyola (Md.).

On the women's side, Jane Kuntz turned in a first-place performance in the 200 individual medley. The sophomore clocked a time of 2:06.06 as the lone event winner for the Leopards on the day. Kuntz bested her nearest competitor by 26 hundredths.

In the 100 breast, Dana Purdy took second (1:09.54) while fellow senior Kelly Caggainello finished sixth (1:11.47). Caggainello also notched a fourth-place finish in the 200 breast (2:32.79).

Jackie Andrews stood out in the butterfly events, claiming second in the 200 fly (2:11.55) and third in the 100 (59.23).

Sophomore Megan Kaveney touched the wall in second place in the 50 freestyle (24.70) while ending fifth in the 100 free (54.99). Junior Lauren Berry turned in a fifth-place performance in the 50-yard free.

Lafayette Athletics, as a partner in the mission of the College, provides and incredibly effective
learning experience for student-athletes through competitive NCAA Division I
athletics. Lafayette sponsors 23 varsity sports with more than 600 student-athletes.